ID Elk Unit 59

ID 59 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access ID 59 spans 5,091–10,199 feet across roughly 233,000 acres, with 72.5% public land providing solid access for self-directed hunters. Elevation range suggests mixed habitat from lower-elevation ponderosa and mixed-conifer zones to high alpine—typical of central Idaho's productive elk country. Substantial public acreage and moderate elevation band offer flexibility for scouting and positioning. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping ID 59 hold a handful of record-book entries spanning from the 1950s through 2012, with a gap in recent decades. Historical entries indicate the area has produced trophy-caliber animals, though production has..